What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock is to bus which costs £13 - £50 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tavistock?

The distance between Cardiff and Tavistock is 159 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Tavistock without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £25 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Tavistock?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tavistock bus from?

Cardiff to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Tavistock bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tavistock is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Cardiff to Tavistock - 4 ways to travel via train, line 118 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Tavistock by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 118 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotel118 / ...
5h 40m
£26–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
6h 9m
£14–50
Drive 141.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tavistock141.7 mi
2h 48m
£35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Railway Station66
6h 10m
£49–87

Cardiff to Tavistock by train and bus

68Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Tavistock.

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tavistock, England?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 6h 9m.

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